Cayambe Coca National Park

Cayambe Coca National Park is a protected area of damp forests and high grass plains. It extends throughout the provinces of Imbabura, Pichincha, Napo, and Sucumbios. Located about 24 mi. (38 km.) West of Quito. The reserve protects several volcanoes such as Cayambe 18,996 ft. (5,790 m.), Sarahurco 11,433 ft. (3,485 m.), Puntas 14,517 ft. ... Read more

Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve

Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve near Guayaquil. It is the largest protected area of Mangrove Forest in Ecuador. It contains approximately 50,000 hectares of mangroves and dry tropical forests. Manglares Churute is a gem in the Guayas province. Visitors may see many local birds as well as howler monkeys. To get there from Guayaquil, take the road Guayaquil-Machala. The ... Read more

Cajas National Park

Cajas National Park is located about 30 km west from Cuenca. Due to the altitude - 3,156 to 4,450 meters above sea level - it is really chilly in the park. It is characterized by páramo flora and fauna plus features over 230 glacial lakes and lagoons.

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National Parks & Ecological Reserves

Ecuador has countless natural wonders protected in national parks and reserves. A national park is an area in use for conservation purposes. Ecuador has more than 30 protected areas. These are places for finding adventures. Some national parks are so large that they have several entrances. In fact, to go around, you need a four-wheel vehicle and plenty of time. This way, you will have a better experience in the reserve.

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Bird-watching, Jungle Towns & Rainforest, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is a protected area located in the Sucumbíos and Orellana provinces. It provides home and habitat for countless of plant, animal, and more than 515 species of ...
Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
The Galápagos Marine Reserve surrounds the Galápagos Islands in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 km (600 mi) off Ecuador's coast. The Galápagos Marine Reserve covers 133,000 square kilometers (51,352 ...
Bird-watching, Jungle Towns & Rainforest, National Parks & Ecological Reserves
Llanganates National Park is a protected area part of the Tungurahua and Napo in Ecuador. This park has stunning lakes, rivers, mountains, and cloud forests. Llanganates means "beautiful hill". The ...
Beaches & Surfing, Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving, Spondylus route
Machalilla National Park is one of the largest protected areas located in Manabi, Ecuador. The park has many islands and beautiful beaches to enjoy, from June to September, humpback whales ...
Bird-watching, Jungle Towns & Rainforest, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves
Yasuni National Park is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It homes many species of mammals including pink river dolphins. As well as birds, reptiles, amphibians, and ...
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